Elisa Chase

Sunday

Aug 18, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Age: 31

Age: 31

Profession: I co-host the "Gary In the Morning Show," on Pocono 96.7 FM, along with Gary and Dan The Engineer. I could not do the show without them. They are an amazing team. I am also the director of news and community relations for the show. I'm producing a weekly history radio show for the station.

Family: Single

Education: I graduated from Stroudsburg High School, and I'm very supportive of local school events. My bachelor's degree is in Communication Studies, in which I graduated Cum Laude from East Stroudsburg University. Recently I obtained my master's of education degree from Villanova University, in which I also obtained my PA State Teaching Certification in History.

How do you spend your spare time?: My hobbies usually include singing jazz, playing video games, ice skating and spending time with family. I love to work with the Toys for Toys chapter in Monroe County, as well as the Special Olympics and Mady's Angels. I also try to help any group that works with animals.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: Education weighs heavy on my heart. I'd like to see myself teaching on a collegiate level in the future. Communication is an art that is drowning in a world of instant messaging, where texting has created a language almost completely void of meaning and critical thinking. I'd like to be the kind of teacher that helps students find the confidence to speak in public, and teaches students about the history of humanity through the art of communication and why it's important not to completely lose it.

How can the younger generation steer the Poconos in the right direction?: The younger generation needs to have more social grace and situational awareness, when it comes to both local and global surroundings. I'd like to see more young people involved in local politics especially, where your vote has the most power. Take pride in the things you do and where you live.